Pediatric CranioSacral

Pediatric CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle approach to whole-body health using about 5 grams of pressure (weight of a nickel) and is an effective treatment therapy for releasing any tensions that may be affecting your baby or child’s brain and spinal cord. From conception, a child's life is a whirlwind of physical, emotional and mental development and change at times making the transition from birth to a normalized healthy baby and parent relationship an overwhelming adjustment period. In support, it can be helpful to have a range of supportive “tools” to address the issues. CranioSacral therapy is one such tool and is ideal for babies and children since the touch is extremely gentle and is carried out fully clothed. With CST and other tools, I work together with parents to provide a safe space for baby and family to feel supported in order to facilitate a more peaceful rhythm and relationship. The birth process and any subsequent medical procedures such as tongue-tie revisions can generate mild to severe central nervous system abnormalities. CST can potentially reduce a wide spectrum of health challenges, any of which may not be noticeable until after the early developmental stages. After evaluating the craniosacral system by testing for the ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid, I utilize simple, manual techniques to release restrictions in fascia, soft tissue, membranes and any other tissues that may hinder the optimum functioning of the craniosacral system.

Breastfeeding Support

Some common symptoms that may point to the infant being tongue or lip-tied include:

• general breast feed issues

• poor weight gain

• nipple pain/soreness

• poor latch

• sliding off the nipple

• fatigue during feeds

• sleepy feeds

• clicking during a feed

• increased breast infections

• stomach issues (gassy, reflux, pooping issues)

I use consciously mindful and gentle CST soft tissue manual therapy techniques pre and post-surgery to help maximize the baby's tongue function which can be effective in mitigating breastfeeding issues. This is very helpful when parents are needing assistance with the baby’s healing and tongue function.

TummyTime!™

I am a Tummy Time!™, certified instructor. I help teach parents fun tummy time positions that are helpful with tongue-tie, optimizing breastfeeding, and tongue/throat mobility. Conscious parenting program Developed to support and coach parents during the post natal period, I work with parents on mindful, stress-relieving techniques utilizing combinations of yoga, massage and meditation to give them the tools to cope and thrive throughout the adjustment period of being new parents.